Pay maintenance to wife even if you’re sent to prison for default, Allahabad high court tells man
The Allahabad High Court ruled that imprisonment for unpaid maintenance doesn't erase a husband's debt. The court clarified that double jeopardy doesn't apply to maintenance arrears, emphasizing that debtors remain liable. This decision overturns a lower court's rejection of a wife's recovery plea, directing fresh recovery proceedings and potential property attachment.
